Patricia Helen Mann

MISSOULA ~ Patricia Helen (Reed) Mann, 89, of Missoula, MT passed away on November 1, 2026 at home on Valley View Dr. surrounded by family. Mom to her kids; Grannie to her grandchildren; GG to her great grandkids; Patricia, Bill Wilson, Wilson, Deuberry Train Song, Train, Grannybell, Bellsy and many others to her husband; Auntie Pat to her nieces and nephews; and Bad Pat to her friends.

Born on July 22, 1937, in Tacoma, WA to Helen Frances Maloney and Joseph James Reed. Patricia attended Aquinas Academy in Tacoma.

Patricia will be remembered most for an unmatched unconditional love for her family and friends. She attended CYO Camp, was an officer for Mother’s Nursery Club in Tacoma, volunteered at Missoula Catholic Schools Foundation, was bowling league secretary, bowled for 34 consecutive years in the Montana State Bowling Tournament and member of the Eagles. Pat was happiest watching her sports teams (Griz and Seahawks Football, Mariners Baseball and Gonzaga basketball).

Pat met Robert at Busch’s Drive-in, Tacoma. Patricia batted her eyes and the rest was history and four children. They married at St. Patrick’s Church on July 12, 1958. After the wedding they moved to El Paso, TX. In 1959 they moved to Tacoma and raised their children. Moving to Missoula in 1974.

Pat worked for Weyerhauser, the City of El Paso and IBM. While employed at Missoula County and City Municipal Court, she made many lasting friendships with her co-workers and police officers. Pat was well known in the court for her organizational skills and ability to manage with grace and humor.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents Helen and Joseph and her sister Mary Jo. Patricia is survived by her husband Robert; her children Cinder (Eric), Chris (Staci), Mary (Dan) and Michael (Jennifer); her grandchildren Haley (Nick), Colleen (Cole), Mady, Shea, Shelby (Jake), Alec, Riley, Helen (Brian) and Megan and great-grandchildren Avery, Nolan, Garrett and Amelia; and beloved pet, “Kitty”.

A funeral mass will be held at St. Francis Xavier Church on November 24th at 11:00 AM officiated by Father Mark Hoelsken. Reception following at Red’s Bar.

Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.